Milton
mill-tin
US Popularity:2702
Origin:British
Meaning:Mill town, middle settlement
Milton is a boy’s name of British origin that means “mill town” or a “middle settlement.” Once a popular surname of the British upper class, Milton has earned its right as a noble first name, particularly amongst famous writers, musicians, sportspeople, and comedians. Commonly derived from the Anglo-Saxon last name Middleton, as well as the village Milton, this English name has proven to be a timeless title loved by many. Milton has a rich history and seems to bring fortune to many, so don’t be surprised if baby Milton soars to fame one day!
Famous People Named Milton
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- John MiltonPoet
Milton Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Milton is currently #2517 on The Bump
Boy:Milton is currently #783 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Milton is currently #2702 in U.S. births
Boy:Milton is currently #891 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2702
in 2022
+ 132
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Milton, June 2023
Name Doctor, Milton
WordSense Dictionary, Milton
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 477
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